DARLINGTON DOG SHOW 2012.Welcome to the Website!Darlington Committee is busy preparing for the annual show due to take place in September from the 14th – 16th inclusively.It is held in the beautifully picturesque grounds of the prestigious Newby Hall in North Yorkshire and is easy to find using the A1(M) and exiting at Junctions 48/49 where the Brown signs will lead you to the venue.Exhibitors will be travelling from all corners of the UK to show their beloved animals in the hope of winning in their classes and maybe qualifying for Crufts in March 2013. Day 1. the Hound, Terrier and Utility Breeds.Day 2 the Working and Pastoral Breeds.Day 3 the Gundog and Toy Breeds as well as the Best in Show ceremony.

Why should you visit to Exhibit your dog?

The show is well known for the friendly and welcoming atmosphere which is engendered by a committee who are determined to present the show as user friendly, accommodating and most of all professionally.All aspects of the show are reviewed annually to make sure that the exhibitor, our most important asset, has a trouble free experience. There are many Stakes Classes generating Prize money for the successful animals!For the prospective exhibitor the Schedule is now available on-line using the links from this site so ensure that your entry is in early! For any exhibitor who would like to stay there is a dedicated caravan park on the site with all the necessary facilities. Anyone wishing to avail themselves of this facility please follow the links as the booking form is availableto download. Be sure to do this early to ensure a space!Many people having travelled to the beautiful venue near to the delightful Yorkshire Dales take the opportunity to use the caravan park as a base to take a trip to the Dales as a late Summer break following the show!

Admission is FREE on to the Show Field.

The Public is welcome and encouraged to attend any day of the Show from 9.30am – 5.30pm and we hope that a good day can be had by all! Any ‘Spectator Dogs’ are welcome with their family and there will be a charge of £12 per dog per day payable at the Gates. It is an ideal opportunity to have a day out in the countryside, have a different experience with the family and to view Pedigree dogs at their best.

Not only is there interest for those who may be thinking about owning a pedigree dog but there is the opportunity to have a short guided tour of the show field with an experienced Kennel Club member who will explain the breeds and the format of a large Championship Show whilst it is happening!As an added bonus there is a chance to ‘top up on your history’ by taking the FREE transport to the ‘big house’ to view the beautiful Adams Style home owned by Mr & Mrs Richard Compton, who host the Show. There is added pleasure of visiting the beautiful gardens surrounding the Hall.What more can a family expect of a day out in the country?ThePublic Car Park has a charge of only £10 per vehicle whether there is ‘two or ten’ travelling in it !The Show Field has the added bonus of a large number of varied Trade Stands which are well established. They have a myriad of quality goods available to accommodate animals and humans alike!There is a good selection of Fast Food stalls which have good quality variable menus all at reasonable cost. As well as Stalls there is a high quality Restaurant for those who wish to have a more formal meal. An outside Bar is also available all day.

With so much on offer for the EXHIBITOR and for members of the PUBLIC why don’t you make the decision to visit DARLINGTON DOG SHOW in September!